before Sentence Examples

  1. Before the storm arrived, the air became thick with humidity.
  2. Before I make a decision, I need to consider all the facts.
  3. Before we leave, let's check if we have everything we need.
  4. Before you speak, think carefully about what you want to say.
  5. Before I went to bed, I brushed my teeth and washed my face.
  6. Before the train departed, the passengers boarded.
  7. Before starting the project, we held a brainstorming session.
  8. Before the race, the runners stretched and warmed up.
  9. Before I jump in the pool, I always check the water temperature.
  10. Before making a purchase, I read the product reviews online.

before Meaning

Wordnet

before (r)

earlier in time; previously

at or in the front

Webster

before (prep.)

In front of; preceding in space; ahead of; as, to stand before the fire; before the house.

Preceding in time; earlier than; previously to; anterior to the time when; -- sometimes with the additional idea of purpose; in order that.

An advance of; farther onward, in place or time.

Prior or preceding in dignity, order, rank, right, or worth; rather than.

In presence or sight of; face to face with; facing.

Under the cognizance or jurisdiction of.

Open for; free of access to; in the power of.

Webster

before (adv.)

On the fore part; in front, or in the direction of the front; -- opposed to in the rear.

In advance.

In time past; previously; already.

Earlier; sooner than; until then.

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FAQs About the word before

earlier in time; previously, at or in the frontIn front of; preceding in space; ahead of; as, to stand before the fire; before the house., Preceding in time; ea

until, of,to, till, ere, in advance of, previous to, 'fore,prior to,ahead of

following, after,after, following,since, since, next,next

Before the storm arrived, the air became thick with humidity.

Before I make a decision, I need to consider all the facts.

Before we leave, let's check if we have everything we need.

Before you speak, think carefully about what you want to say.